Wolters Kluwer Health may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed
to maintaining your privacy and will not share your personal information without
your express consent. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Abstract:

In Brief:

A 25-year-old woman who presents with amaurosis fugax and 20/30 vision in both eyes is found to have Stage 3 Takayasu retinopathy with striking venous staining. Imaging shows complete occlusion of the internal carotid arteries with arterial collateralization via retrograde flow perfusing the internal carotids and its branches.

Abstract:

In Brief:

Retinal astrocytic hamartoma is a benign glial tumor found in the nerve fiber layer. Multiple or bilateral lesions may be indicative of systemic disease, such as tuberous sclerosis complex or Neurofibromatosis 1. We present three unique cases of multifocal retinal astrocytic hamartomas in patients with suspected tuberous sclerosis complex.

Abstract:

In Brief:

Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy is a retinal vascular disorder usually caused by a single mutation. Rarely, multiple simultaneous mutations can occur and, in this case, result in classic ophthalmic phenotypic and known risk for bone disorders.

Abstract:

In Brief:

Three patients were treated with fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implants for multifocal choroiditis and panuveitis. All three developed recurrent choroidal neovascularization, which was successfully treated with intravitreal bevacizumab or ranibizumab. Combination therapy may be valuable for patients with inflammatory choroidal neovascularization.

Abstract:

In Brief:

Nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathies are uncommon retinal degenerations with vision loss associated with unique clinical symptoms and findings and with serum antiretinal autoantibodies. Severe peripheral retinal vasoocclusion was not reported. Early detection and timely treatment with immunosuppression could result in clinical improvement.

Abstract:

In Brief:

We report a case of multifocal serous neurosensory retinal detachments in a patient with acute promyelocytic leukemia suffering from all-trans retinoic acid differentiation syndrome. Both his systemic and ophthalmic signs and symptoms responded well to the cessation of all-trans retinoic acid and the initiation of high-dose dexamethasone.

Abstract:

In Brief:

For assessing macular function improvement in conjunction with structural reintegration after pharmacologic vitreolysis for vitreomacular adhesion, 3D computer-automated threshold Amsler grid is a useful tool. Both 3D measurements quantitatively characterized the resolution of this patient's vitreomacular adhesion, suggesting that this is a useful approach to quantifying macular structure and function as indices of the severity of disease and the response to therapy.

Abstract:

In Brief:

A case of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) after retinal surgery is reported. Trigeminal neuralgia has been reported only once in the literature as a complication of ocular surgery and never in association with retinal surgery. The pathogenesis of TN and the etiology in this patient are reviewed.

Abstract:

In Brief:

This case presents a rare manifestation of ocular sarcoidosis as extensive confluent choroidal infiltrates throughout the fundus. The lack of the evidence for systemic sarcoidosis and unusual ocular presentation necessitate choroidal biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

Abstract:

In Brief:

We report a patient with a family history of Sorsby fundus dystrophy who presented with an atypical unilateral pseudopattern dystrophy appearance. Genetic testing identified a novel Tyr159Cys TIMP-3 mutation in the proband and an additional two affected relatives. The development of choroidal neovascularization was managed with intravitreal bevacizumab.